I just realized I forgot to mention some community college credits I earned back in sophomore year on my college application. How crucial is this mistake? Should I reach out to admissions offices and let them know?
Yes, you should definitely bring this to the attention of the admissions offices at the colleges to which you're applying. Even though these are only a few credits, every point on your academic record provides a more complete view of your educational background.
Take a proactive step and send a polite, concise email to each office. You can mention that in revisiting your application, you realized you inadvertently omitted some community college credits that you earned in sophomore year. Attach a copy of the transcript from the community college to the email, if you have it, or mention that you have requested for it to be sent to them separately.
This minor oversight shouldn't negatively impact your application, especially as you're rectifying it promptly. Remember, honesty and transparency are key elements in the college application process. You're not the first student to overlook something on an application and you won't be the last. The most important thing is to own up to the mistake and correct it as soon as possible.
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